Key Fights: Nawada, Bihar

Nawada in south Bihar is dominated by Bhumihars and Yadavs. The BJP's Giriraj Singh is a Bhumihar. The JD(U) and RJD have fielded Yadavs . JDU's Kaushal Yadav, the three-term MLA from Gobindpur, is known for his muscle power. The RJD has fielded former Bihar minister Rajballabh Prasad.

On April 2, chief minister Nitish Kumar faced off with Narendra Modi, the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, in the constituency.  The two leaders addressed rallies, and only a distance of 25 kms and an hour apart.

Candidates

Name: Kushal Yadav
Party: JDU
Age:    44
Education: Post Garduate
Assets: Rs. 154, 566, 136


Name: Giriraj Singh
Party: BJP
Age:    61
Education: Graduate
Assets: Rs. 50,054,771

Name: Rajballabh Prasad
Party: RJD
Age:    52
Education: Class 10
Assets: Rs. 83,137,973